A City Called Dragon

A City Called Dragon

1970 · 97 min · ★ 6.8 · Action, Adventure, Thriller

During the Sung dynasty with Emperor Hsiao Hsia in power and freedom fighters, who are based in the Tai-hun Mountains. Miss Shang is on her way to Dragon City to receive secret plans to take to the rebel stronghold. But the Mayor kills her contact and takes the plans. She must now find the plans and exact revenge upon the murderous Mayor.

Directed by Tu Chong-Hsun · Written by Tu Chong-Hsun

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